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Basic Setup
Step 6: Verify Camera Image
• Verify the camera video quality before mounting the cameras to a permanent location.
• Mount the cameras under a sheltered location. Always verify the outdoor rating of your camera
befo
re installing it in a permanent location.
Step 7: Set the Time
• Set the system time and date for accurate video time stamps. Videos with inaccurate times
may not be valid as surveillance evidence.
• For details on setting the system time, see “Setting the Date and Time” on page 19.
Default System Password & Port Numbers
By default, the system user name is admin and the password is 000000.
Passwords are enabled by default and are required to access menus. It
is essential that you create your own password. For details, see
“Managing Passwords” on page 38.
• The system requires a user name and password to log in to the system remotely using a
computer or mobile device.
• After logging on remotely the first time, you will be ask
ed to create a custom password for
the system.
Local NVR and remote connectivity (LAN &
Inter
net) user name and password:
• Username: admin / P
assword: 000000
Default ports for DDNS remote access:
• Port 80 (HTTP
port)
• Port 8000 (C
lient port)
• Port 1025 (Mobil
e port)
Lorex Stratus Connectivity
This system features the exclusive Lorex Stratus connectivity serv
ice. This is a cloud
connectivity service that allows you to connect to your system over the Internet via a secure
handshake with Lorex’s Stratus servers. This means you can easily connect to your system
without requiring any network configuration.
For details on setting up your system to connect to the Internet using the Stratus service:
• See “Connecting to Your NVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac” on page 83.
OR
• See “Mobile Apps: Accessing your NVR Using a Mobile Device” on page 132.
Connectivity using Lorex’s free DDNS service is also available, but requires the p
orts listed
above to be port forwarded on your router.
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